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Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specifications in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specifications in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Steven Ang Keng Leong and Others [2002] SGHC 57
The court held that the accused persons were guilty of drug trafficking and abetment of drug trafficking based on the evidence of their coordinated actions and telephone communications.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Regulation of Control on Conformity Assessment Bodies
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Regulation of Control on Conformity Assessment Bodies (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
BNP Paribas (formerly known as Banque National De Paris) v Polynesia Timber Services Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 56
Non-compliance with a Practice Direction is not fatal and does not automatically render substituted service null and void, as Practice Directions are administrative in nature.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Scheme for the Control of Textile Products
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Scheme for the Control of Textile Products (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Sia Leng Yuen v Ko Chun Shun Johnson [2002] SGHC 55
A statutory demand must accurately specify the nature and value of any security held by the creditor; failure to do so, or providing a zero value without cogent evidence, justifies setting aside the demand.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Tobacco-Free Nicotine Pouches
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Tobacco-Free Nicotine Pouches (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Conformity Requirements for Vehicle Repair Workshop and Service Centers, and their Classification (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Beam Technology (Mfg) Pte Ltd v Standard Chartered Bank [2002] SGHC 54
A confirming bank is not obliged to accept a document presented under a letter of credit if it discovers the document is a forgery or nullity within the seven-day period for rejection under UCP 500, even if the beneficiary is innocent.
Dermajaya Properties Sdn Bhd v Premium Properties Sdn Bhd and Another [2002] SGHC 53
The Model Law and Part II of the International Arbitration Act apply to an international arbitration seated in Singapore, and the mere adoption of institutional rules (like the UNCITRAL Rules) does not constitute an implied opting out of the IAA under the pre-amendment s 15.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard Specification for the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Application of a Mandatory UAE Standard Specification
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Application of a Mandatory UAE Standard Specification (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Lim Choo Song v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 52
The court dismissed the appeal against conviction for importing diamorphine, noting that the appellant failed to provide evidence of authorisation and that the trial judge correctly found the appellant was the person arrested.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the UAE Control Scheme for Oil Derivatives Products
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the UAE Control Scheme for Oil Derivatives Products (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale v Kong Kok Keong and another action [2002] SGHC 51
The court will refuse a stay of proceedings and give effect to a jurisdiction clause unless the defendant shows exceptional circumstances amounting to strong cause.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning a Mandatory Standard with Obligatory Application in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning a Mandatory Standard with Obligatory Application in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Lim Boon Ming v Tiang Choo Yang [2002] SGHC 50
Where a will is traced to the possession of the deceased and is not found after death, a rebuttable presumption of destruction animo revocandi arises. This presumption can be rebutted by evidence raising a higher degree of probability that the will was not destroyed by the testat
Cabinet Resolution Concerning Mandatory Standards with Obligatory Application in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning Mandatory Standards with Obligatory Application in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tapematic SpA v Wirana Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 5
For a principal to be bound under the doctrine of apparent authority, the representation as to the agent's authority must emanate from the principal himself.
Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulation for Safety Requirements for Modified Vehicles
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulation for Safety Requirements for Modified Vehicles (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Legal Measuring Instruments
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for Legal Measuring Instruments (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Agus Irawan v Toh Tech Chye and Others [2002] SGHC 49
In Agus Irawan v Toh Tech Chye [2002] SGHC 49, the High Court dismissed an application for a derivative action under s 216A of the Companies Act. The court ruled the plaintiff lacked the requisite good faith and failed to provide full, candid disclosure regarding the disputed rebates.
Public Prosecutor v Sivaraman Reddy Sivakumar [2002] SGHC 48
In Public Prosecutor v Sivaraman Reddy Sivakumar [2002], the Court rejected the accused's provocation and suicide claims, finding him the primary aggressor. Despite mitigating factors, he was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane for culpable homicide not amounting to murder
Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for the Control of the Quantity of Product in Pre-packages
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution On the Technical Regulations for the Control of the Quantity of Product in Pre-packages (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.